Early childhood is a time of immense growth and development—and it can also be a time when questions or concerns about your child’s emotions, behaviour, or development begin to surface.
Whether your child is struggling with emotional regulation, having frequent meltdowns, or you’re just noticing something that doesn’t feel quite right, our early childhood assessments can help you better understand what’s going on and how to support your child.
Unlike school-aged assessments, these evaluations are tailored for children under 6 and focus on early signs of emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges. While we do not offer cognitive testing or psychoeducational assessments for this age group, our goal is to give you clarity, support, and practical strategies to try at home, daycare, or preschool.
By the end of the process, you’ll receive a report summarizing your child’s strengths and presenting concerns, along with customized, evidence-informed recommendations. A formal diagnosis is not always possible at this age, but the earlier we understand your child’s needs, the sooner we can offer meaningful support.
The earlier concerns are recognized and addressed, the better the long-term outcomes for your child’s emotional and behavioural development.
You’ll receive strategies that are practical and rooted in child development and psychology, helping you better support your child at home and in early learning environments.
Our psychologists focus on identifying your child’s unique strengths while also validating your concerns and offering actionable steps forward.
Our goal isn’t just to assess your child—it’s to empower you as a parent or caregiver with tools, understanding, and support.
We understand that navigating an assessment can feel overwhelming— whether it’s knowing where to start, what to expect, or what happens next. Our team is here to help you answer any questions you may have. To connect with someone, please call 587-404-6015.
We understand that assessments are a big process and may feel intimidating, so we’re doing things differently to help ensure you feel supported every step of the way. This is how an assessment with us looks:
To begin, take 3 - 5 minutes to answer our questionnaire. Then, our team will connect with you on a virtual call (15 - 20 minutes) to confirm all the details, including a pricing estimate, and to make sure everything fits based on your child’s needs. From there, they’ll walk you through everything you need to know before booking your child’s clinical interview.
Throughout each step of the process, our team will communicate with you regularly via email and answer any questions you may have.
Before the clinical interview, the child’s legal guardian(s) will be emailed consent forms to complete. If parents are separated/divorced and have custody of the child, all parents will need to provide consent. The psychologist will also review consent in the clinical interview to ensure you understand the assessment process and can ask questions before proceeding.
Along with the consent form, one parent/guardian will also be sent a detailed history form to complete. This form outlines important background information about your child/youth that will help inform your psychologist’s interpretations and the assessment. Please submit these forms as early as possible before your clinical interview.
In this 80-minute interview, the psychologist will meet with you (without your child present) to explore your concerns, developmental history, and current challenges.
To better understand your child’s behaviour, strengths, and needs, the psychologist will either meet with your child for a 50-minute session or observe them in their preschool or daycare setting (with consent).
Parents or other key individuals involved in your child’s life will be asked to complete validated questionnaires related to your child’s emotional and behavioural functioning.
Once the psychologist has reviewed all the information, they’ll prepare a summary report outlining key themes, presenting concerns, and personalized recommendations. You’ll meet for an 80-minute feedback session to review the results, discuss next steps, and ask any questions.
We recognize that assessments are a significant investment of time, energy and resources. Our process helps ensure you leave DiveThru feeling supported, with greater clarity and confidence in your next steps.
See all the different types of assessments available through DiveThru
We understand that navigating psychological assessment costs can feel complicated and even overwhelming, so we’re here to help make it as clear and transparent as possible. At DiveThru, each assessment is tailored to your unique needs, and fees vary based on the type and depth of the assessment.
The total cost for an early childhood assessment is $1,645.
This fee includes the clinical interview, behavioural questionnaire, interpretation and report writing, and the feedback session.
Our team will walk you through the process and ensure you feel fully informed before proceeding.
If you have any questions along the way, our team is always here to support you.
Please note: If needed, you can access third-party financing through Medicard by iFinance. Please let our team know if you would like to learn more.
